Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>A laid-back, pretty town with a bit of an arty feel and an attractive conservation area around the market square. Surrounded by lush countryside and not far from the sea. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-1000x1000.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-101186" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Brassica</figcaption></figure>



<p>You&#8217;ve got two very good restaurants within spitting distance of each other:  the Mediterranean influenced <a aria-label="Brassica, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://brassicarestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brassica</a> in the market square, founded by Cass Titcombe of Spitalfield&#8217;s Canteen, and just down from the square, restaurant classically-based menu and hotel <a aria-label="The Ollerod (opens in a new tab)" href="https://theollerod.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ollerod</a> owned by Silvana Bandini, formerly GM of The Pig-near Bath. Both champion local produce and offer constantly changing, Michelin listed menus. </p>



<p>The new kid on the block is the Walled Garden Restaurant at the beautifully restored country house <a href="https://parnhampark.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parnham Park</a>. Cilla &amp; Camilla&#8217;s little suntrap courtyard <a href="https://www.cillaandcamilla.co.uk/index.php/beaminster-cafe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">café</a> is the place to go for coffee, cakes, a glass of wine with or without a light lunch (and you must try their bacon sarnies).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1533" height="1916" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/417470437_967168204835728_6533049993831956270_n.jpg" alt="Cilla and Camilla room fragrance" class="wp-image-101187" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/417470437_967168204835728_6533049993831956270_n.jpg 1533w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/417470437_967168204835728_6533049993831956270_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/417470437_967168204835728_6533049993831956270_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/417470437_967168204835728_6533049993831956270_n-320x400.jpg 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/417470437_967168204835728_6533049993831956270_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/417470437_967168204835728_6533049993831956270_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w" sizes="(max-width: 1533px) 100vw, 1533px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cilla &amp; Camilla Beaminster</figcaption></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s a butcher, a baker and for candlesticks try good ol&#8217; fashioned hardware store Larcombes or <a href="https://www.cillaandcamilla.co.uk/index.php/beaminster/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cilla &amp; Camilla</a>, which sells gorgeous homewares, clothes and gifts (this is just one of their several Dorset stores). Get your veg from the greengrocer. Homewares and food at <a aria-label="Brassica Mercantile (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.brassicamercantile.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brassica Mercantile</a> (Best Lifestyle Store in Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol in the Muddy Awards 2024). <a aria-label="Rambling Rose (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.ramblingroseflowers.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rambling Rose</a> for floristry or <a href="https://www.grovesnurseries.co.uk/little-groves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Groves</a> nursery if you&#8217;re growing your own. Independent bookshop Beaminster Books for guess what. Hair and beauty <a href="https://salononthesquare.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salon on the Square</a> are past winners of Best Hair Salon &amp; Best Beauty Salon in Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol in the Muddy Awards. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>You&#8217;re well set up with GP surgeries, dentist, chiropractor, yoga and pilates classes, Beaminster Ramblers and the like. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The annual <a href="https://www.beaminsterfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster Festival</a> and a scarecrow summer challenge trail brings everyone together. Play cricket, tennis; join the library. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<p>Find out about the local history at the little <a href="https://beaminstermuseum.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster Museum</a>. <a aria-label="Mapperton House, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://mapperton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mapperton House,</a> home to the Earl of Sandwich, is a Jacobean manor house with lush Italianate gardens, cafe, Wildlands (a new rewilding project) and events throughout the year – well worth a mooch. The <a href="https://furleighestate.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Furleigh Estate</a> and its award-winning sparking wine is just out of town at Salway Ash. The coast&#8217;s only about six miles away. Race you to the sea!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-mapperton-house-359829547_759056742699473_5882439669080051363_n.jpg" alt="mapperton house  beaminster dorset" class="wp-image-87348" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-mapperton-house-359829547_759056742699473_5882439669080051363_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-mapperton-house-359829547_759056742699473_5882439669080051363_n-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-mapperton-house-359829547_759056742699473_5882439669080051363_n-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-mapperton-house-359829547_759056742699473_5882439669080051363_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-mapperton-house-359829547_759056742699473_5882439669080051363_n-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mapperton House</figcaption></figure>



<p>The annual <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.beaminsterfestival.com/" target="_blank">Beaminster Festival </a>of music, theatre, art and literature attracts international performers as well as those just starting out. Your chance to spot a rising star.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Lots of period properties around the centre of the village and new, attractive, areas of housing beyond. The average selling price over the past year was £433,888, with detached homes selling for an average price of £469,385, semis for £378,550 and terraced for £459,304. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>Ofsted rated both the Beaminster Playgroup and nearby Mosterton Pre-school as Good.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scho-ols">SCHO<strong>OLS</strong></h2>



<p>State primaries and the secondary Beaminster School has been rated Good. The independent Perrott Hill Prep is about 7 miles away. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Beaminster is Emminster in Thomas Hardy&#8217;s <em>Tess of the d&#8217;Urbevilles</em>. Martin Clunes is the resident celeb. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Five miles to Crewkerne station then London Waterloo in about 3 hrs. </p>



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